Santiago C.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the State University of New York at New Paltz, with additional post-secondary coursework at Columbia University. As a native Spanish speaker originally from Costa Rica, I bring both academic preparation and authentic fluency to my teaching. My instruction is grounded in the Natural Approach methodology, which emphasizes immersive, conversation-based learning over rote memorization — an approach that has proven effective across age groups and proficien…